Nov
20

Women's Business Development Center 2009 Technology Makeover Competition

This competition presented by the WBDC gives business owners the opportunity to compete for a technology makeover for their company based on how well they have run their businesses up to this point in time.

Nov
12

Ernst & Young's "Your World, Your Vision" Competition

This competition gives students the opportunity to create an event or initiative that helps their communities, and will have a chance to win cash prizes to implement the idea.

Oct
01

2010 Dell Social Innovation Competition

The 2010 Dell Social Innovation Competition launches October 5, 2009, and seeks students with ingenious ideas to change the world.  Undergraduate and graduate level students from any university or college in the world are eligible to enter. Register now for your chance to win $50,000.

Sep
16

Movers and Changers - Business Plan Competition

NYSE and mtvU have set out on a nationwide search to find the most promising young entrepreneurs in college right now. Enter for a chance to win $25,000.

Aug
12

Global Security Challenge Most Promising Security Idea 2009

Have an idea to solve a security problem?  The Global Security Challenge (GSC) Most Promising Security Idea award aims to encourage, support and promote researchers, innovators and infant companies who have an idea for a security solution.

Jun
23

Want to Be Featured In Forbes?

Calling all entrepreneurs - A chance to be part of America's Most Promising Companies on Forbes.com!

For the first time ever, Forbes is ranking the top emerging companies in America.  Forbes, in partnership with The Venture Alliance, is offering a comprehensive free self-assessment survey to determine how fundable your business really is. 

Jun
01

Homeland Security Products and Services Business Plan Competition

The Illinois Homeland Security Innovation and Entrepreneurship Center (HSIEC) at Northwestern University is launching a Business Plan Competition for Illinois-based businesses with Homeland Security products and services. Small businesses and start-ups in Illinois may compete for a $15,000 grand prize and a $5,000 second prize cash award.

May
26

MIT Enterprise Forum 2009 Whiteboard Challenge

Your idea.  Five minutes.  $5,000 in cash prizes.  Enter today! 

May
08

Entering a Business Plan Competition? Here are Some Tips to Consider.

The past two years I’ve had the opportunity to coordinate Launch DePaul, our annual competition for students launching ventures. This year’s competition wrapped up last week, and I can't help but notice there are definitely patterns that develop during this process among teams and judges. 

 

May
05

2009 Whiteboard Challenge

What do five minutes, a whiteboard and a chance to win cash prizes all have in common? Presenting the 2009 Whiteboard Challenge, June 16 2009.

May
04

Vote for a Chicago-Area Startup

Athena Security is led by CEO Adarsh Arora, a friend of the Coleman Center. Through a herculean team effort, Athena Security has been selected from a field of 1200 companies at TIE50 to be a finalist, the only one from the Chicago area.

May
01

Launch DePaul Winners Announced

Congratulations to CareerHook and GREENOLA, this year's Launch DePaul Champions!

Apr
20

Entrepreneur Magazine's Entrepreneur of 2009 and College Contests

Entrepreneurs are the driving force behind economic recovery.  Share what you're doing to make a positive impact on your industry, employees and community.  You could be Entrepreneur Magazine's Entrepreneur of 2009. 

Or, are you an undergraduate student between the ages of 18 and 25 with a great business idea?  Could you use $2,500 to start your own business?  If so, then enter Entrepreneur Magazine's Entrepreneur of 2009 College Contest.   

Apr
16

Learn More About the Launch DePaul Finalists

On April 30, Launch DePaul finalists will present their ventures to a distinguished panel of judges and entrepreneurs.  Five teams, made up of two non-profit/social venture companies and three for-profit companies, have advanced to the final round and will compete for a prize of $10,000 in cash and a package of professional services.  Read more about the finalist ventures and be sure to join us on April 30 for their presentations. 

Apr
14

Small Business Expo and Business Plan Competition 2009

The Chicago City Treasurer’s Office is proud to announce the launch of the fourth annual Business Plan Competition. The competition is open to start-up and existing small businesses throughout the city. To compete for a chance to win cash for your small business, submit your two-page executive summary detailing your business and what makes it unique.

Apr
08

Launch DePaul Finalists Announced

Congratulations to the five teams chosen as finalists for Launch DePaul.  Each of the following teams will present their venture to a panel of judges and compete for part of a prize package of $10,000 in cash and professional services. 

Apr
07

Launch DePaul Finalists Will Be Announced This Evening

Be sure to check the Coleman Center blog to find out who will be presenting their ventures on April 30 for a chance to win $10,000 in cash and a package of professional services.  Finalists will be announced this evening; best of luck to all the teams!

Mar
31

Entrepreneurship in New Orleans: A Week in Review

Justin Henderson, DePaul MBA student and member of the  IDEAcorps team, reviews his trip to New Orleans where the DePaul team helped Naked Pizza achieve sales goals, create marketing strategy and analyze long-term growth models. 

Mar
25

DePaul MBA Team Nurturing Entrepreneurship in New Orleans with IDEAcorps Challenge '09

DePaul University, along with teams from other MBA programs around the nation, are helping to spark economic growth in New Orleans through entrepreneurship.  A DePaul MBA student is quoted in this article from USA Today. 

Mar
25

DePaul Team Member Shares Experiences from IDEAcorps Challenge '09

Justin Henderson, a DePaul University team member competing in the IDEAcorps Challenge '09 and recent MBA Consultant at the Coleman Entrepreneurship Center, re-caps his last few days helping to spark entrepreneurial growth in the city of New Orleans.